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May 2025
Financial Fitness: Smart Credit Strategies for Entrepreneurs
The "Improve Your Personal Credit for Lending Opportunities" workshop is designed to help individuals and business owners understand the factors that affect their credit scores and learn strategies to improve them. Whether you are looking to apply for a personal loan, business loan, or credit line, having a strong credit score can significantly increase your chances of approval and favorable terms. During this workshop, participants will learn about the different credit bureaus and how they calculate credit scores, the common…
Find out more »Best Payroll Practices For Your Business
Running payroll smoothly and compliantly is critical for small businesses. In this workshop, we’ll cover essential payroll best practices to help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure that your team is paid accurately and on time. Whether you're new to payroll or looking to improve your existing process, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for managing payroll efficiently. Key Topics: Understanding payroll taxes and deductions Common payroll mistakes and how to avoid them Payroll compliance: federal, state,…
Find out more »SPANISH: Listo, listo, lanzamiento: Impulse Su Negocio
¡Comenzar un negocio es un proceso muy fácil! Una vez que hayan decidido que es lo que quieren vender ¡están a mitad de camino! Pero para manejarlo efectivamente, se requiere planificar y tomar decisiones financieras importantes. Esta capacitación está diseñada para brindarle una descripción general de los aspectos que tienen que considerar antes de comenzar un negocio. Al final del curso tendrán todo el conocimiento y nuestro apoyo para hacer su sueño una realidad. Los temas incluirán: Propiedad empresarial Estructuras…
Find out more »Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps To A Successful Startup
Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting (or growing) a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren't born with something special – they simply make great products. Yes, entrepreneurship can be taught, provided that you are coachable. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Restaurant Academy: Cottage Foods – Run Your Food Business from Home
f you love to bake, jam, candy, or spice things up, then explore the Los Angeles County Health Dept. Cottage Food permit that allows you to prepare shelf stable foods from the comfort of your home. You can sell to your customers directly, online, and through events. This is one of the lowest costs of entry and can provide freedom to work at home. Check out part two- Farmer’s Markets and Pop Ups. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »June 2025
Financial Fitness (Balance Sheet): Why do I need to know what a Balance Sheet is?
Known as the “mother of all financial statements,” the Balance Sheet provides an overview of the company's assets (what it owns) and liabilities (what it owes). In addition, it can help answer questions such as whether the company has a positive net worth, whether it has enough cash to pay for its financial obligations, and whether it has incurred debt. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Business Profit Projections
Business Projections 101 If you are looking to make a profit in your business this webinar is for you! We know that numbers can be scary but with the right help it can be the new best friend of your business. Join us as we take an honest look at what needs must be met to start, grow and keep you in the green. The only thing that can make you cents is MONEY! Let us help! REGISTER NOW
Find out more »Commercial Leasing Checklist For Businesses
Commercial Lease checklist will point out provisions to which a prospective small business tenant should pay particular attention. The terms lessor and landlord will be used interchangeably. Commercial leases come in many sizes and shapes, from the three- or four-page mom and pop simple lease to the 40 to 50-page complicated lease with multiple addendum and attachments that are usually attendant to high rises, malls, or popular upscale areas. The small business owner will frequently be presented with a form lease…
Find out more »Proof of Concept
After months of searching, you have finally come up with a great new business idea. You are confident that your idea will be a game changer. You just know that this idea will provide the financial freedom that you have always dreamed of. However, BEFORE you take YOUR leap of faith, SLOW DOWN! Take a deep breath and ask yourself this one BIG question, ‘What research do I need BEFORE I start my business that will give me a clear…
Find out more »July 2025
Grow With Google: Increase Your Sales With Google Tools
Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. In this session we’ll show you how to: Highlight products on your Google Business Profile Use Pointy to promote in-store inventory with your point of sale system Use Google Merchant Center to showcase…
Find out more »August 2025
Special Event: Top 10 Myths People have about Franchises
Often when people think about franchises, they think of McDonalds, The UPS Store or Subway. Most people are surprised there are over 4000 franchise companies covering over 100 different industries. In this presentation we will discover er more about what a franchise is and what it isn’t. How to choose the right franchise, and what pitfalls to avoid. Also we will discuss the importance of research and hiring the right professionals during the discovery process. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »September 2025
Special Event: Franchises for Sale under $100K
When people think of franchises, there is a misperception that they are very expensive. People hear that a McDonalds is several million dollars, or a Crumbles Cookies is close to seven figures. There are quite literally almost 1000 franchises that can be purchased for a total investment under $100K. We will explore the types of franchises that fit this category, and how to avoid making mistakes when choosing a lower cost business. Also we will discuss many ways to raise…
Find out more »Grow With Google: Launch Your Business With Customer-Based Marketing
As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. In this workshop, you will learn how to: Create a compelling brand Define your audience Convert customers Build loyalty and advocacy REGISTER NOW
Find out more »November 2025
Grow With Google: Make Your Website Work For You
In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. REGISTER NOW
Find out more »December 2025
Special Event: How do you Find the Right Business or Franchise for You?
Too many times people decide on a business or franchise based on what they see as popular, or based on them liking the service or product. Few consider that personally, transferable skill sets, management style, sales ability, and so many other factors are important to consider. Usually if some one fails at a business or franchise, it’s because it wasn’t the right match for them. In this presentation we will look at the things to consider in determining which business…
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